SERIES & GRADE:

POSITION INFORMATION:

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

DUTY LOCATIONS:

WHO MAY APPLY:

United States Citizens

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Secret

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.

These positions are assigned to the Systems Engineering Team, Office of Enterprise Architecture, the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), in Washington, DC.

The mission of the Systems Engineering Team is to design, develop, document, and implement baseline enterprise information systems standards and major enterprise infrastructure.The primary purpose for this position is to serve as the Project Manager for the HHS IT Security Program at the Department level developing security plans, policies, and the budget formulation for IT security projects for Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC). The position is also responsible for developing security plans for the HHS Enterprise Architecture (EA), providing technical and security operations services, and IT security engineering technical support.

This announcement is issued under OPMs Direct-Hire Authority to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need.Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, emergency hiring mechanisms will also be accepted during the duration of the direct-hire authority.

Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Occasional Travel

Domestic travel required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Background investigation required.

DUTIES:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform information technology (IT) duties and responsibilities that involve a wide variety of Information Assurance tasks related to Systems Engineering (SE) within the Enterprise Architecture (EA) program.The incumbent serves as an IT Specialist with primary focus on IT security engineering.This position is responsible for working with organizational components to provide technical expertise to develop and maintain the IT security protocols to ensure IA compliance for all aspects of the HHS EA technical reference model.The incumbent performs IT security services to support certification and accreditation (C&A), Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), conducts annual security assessments, security risk assessment, security vulnerability testing, system security penetration testing, assist with Quality Assurance testing, and other IT Security related activities.Additionally, the incumbent assists the CISO and Senior Security Project Managers with preparation of annual security assessments and various security audits required by Federal mandate. These audits will be focused on FISMA, FFMIA, SAS-70, FISCAM and A-123.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

In addition to the IT competencies listed above, applicants must also possess one year of Specialized Experience at the next lower grade level (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for this occupation or qualifying education as shown below.

At the GS-13:

Qualifying experience for GS-13 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-12 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience designing, developing, and implementing baseline enterprise information systems standards and major enterprise infrastructure which included developing security plans for enterprise architecture, providing technical and security operations services, and IT security engineering technical support.

All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees.Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time.Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and appropriate disciplinary action.

2. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and, as a condition of continued employment, obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

3. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

4. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

5. Financial disclosure statement is not required.

6. One-year probationary period may be required.

7. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid: No

8. Bargaining Unit Position: No

9. Drug Screening Required: No

10. Recruitment Bonus may be authorized: No

11. Student loan repayment inventive authorized: No

12. Annual leave for non-federal service authorized: Yes

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA), veterans' preference does notapply. While veterans' preference does not apply in DHA, veterans are encouraged to submit their documentation. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements described above and who are otherwise eligible to apply for the position, will be referred for selection consideration.For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit http://www.opm.gov/employ/direct_hire/index.asp.

Applicants who are displaced Federal employees within the local commuting area who are requesting priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) must be determined Well Qualified using the below evaluation criteria.If you do not meet the Well Qualified criteria but you do meet the minimum qualification requirements, you will be referred.

Well Qualified - Meets the qualification requirements and demonstrates a satisfactory level of possession of the competencies of the position.

Qualified - Meets the qualification requirements, but does not possess the relevant competencies to a substantive degree.

The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the required competencies listed below for this position.

Skill in applying information systems security principles and concepts, new IT security developments and project management principles and methods in order to lead and coordinate the implementation of security programs across agency organizations.

Knowledge of IT systems life cycle, networks infrastructure, IT communication, data encryption, telecommunication systems, and development of software as they relate to information security.

Knowledge of the President's Management Agenda (PMA), Federal government policies, directives standards, and other regulatory materials concerning IT investments, and IT security.

OTHER INFORMATION:

CTAP/ICTAP:This program applies to Federal workers whose positions have been deemed 'surplus' or no longer needed, or an employee has been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service.In order to exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be well-qualified which is defined as possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the qualification requirements of the position.Please review the How You Will Be Evaluated section to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for consideration for this position.For information on how to apply and what documents to submit as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp

Selective Service:The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position.For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/.

HOW TO APPLY:

Your application package must be complete by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Monday, February 17, 2014.You must apply online or by fax (see below for details).Applications sent by mail (including e-mail) or hand-delivered will not be accepted.Certain individuals are entitled to file a late application and must contact the Agency Contact listed below for details and application instructions.

Choose either Option A or Option B to apply for this position:

Option A: Online Application

Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.Follow the prompts to complete the on-line assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To return to a previously saved or incomplete application, use the following link:https://applicationmanager.gov/. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager.

2. Print the 1203FX form, which you will use to provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire; and

3. Fax the completed 1203FX (all 6 pages), your resume, and supporting documents (including those specified in the Required Documents section below) to 1-478-757-3144.The 1203FX will serve as the cover page for your fax transmission and must be placed on top of all other documents.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:

Your Resume - You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that include beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed.A complete Assessment Questionnaire

CTAP/ICTAP documentation: A copy of your current SF-50, displaying current series and grade; your most recent Performance Appraisal; and the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency. CLICK HERE for more information.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT (EASTERN TIME) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.

You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).